Area Obituaries
Larry “Lightning” Elden Struck
Larry “Lightning” Elden Struck, age 75, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully of a stroke on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis with his family by his side. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop. Pastor Paul Meitner officiates. Burial was…
Read MoreAlice Ida Elisabeth (Schwartz) Lindquist
The heart of our family, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother has passed away. Alice Ida Elisabeth (Schwartz) Lindquist, age 98, died on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Eden Prairie, at the home of her daughter, Jenny. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with…
Read MoreMarlyn Bacon
Marlyn Bacon, age 72, of Hutchinson, formerly Winthrop, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop, with interment in The Winthrop Cemetery in Winthrop. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Bob Miner. Organist: Lori Pagel. Congregational Hymns:…
Read MoreAlois “Al” Mathias Regner
Alois “Al” Mathias Regner, age 85 of Winthrop, died peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-South Chapel in New Ulm with Father Tanner Thooft officiating. The New Ulm Area Comrades…
Read MoreWilliam (Bill) A. Sprigler
Funeral Mass for Reverend Father William (Bill) A. Sprigler to be held Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Church of the Japanese Martyrs, Leavenworth, MN, at 11 a.m. Burial immediately following in the Japanese Martyrs Church Cemetery. A luncheon is also planned following the Mass.
Read MoreMarlyn Bacon
Marlyn Bacon, age 72, of Hutchinson, formerly Winthrop, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson. Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop, with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery in Winthrop. Gathering of Family and Friends will be Friday, February…
Read MoreJim Peterson
Jim Peterson, age 84, of Gaylord passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. A Celebration of Life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on the 67th anniversary of his wedding, Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the United Church of Christ in Gaylord. Beginning at 12:30 p.m., visitation for family and…
Read MoreMichael “Mike” Fruhwirth
Michael “Mike” Fruhwirth, age 104 of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Pastor Timothy Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in…
Read MoreJames “Jim” M LOUGHRAN
Loughran, James “Jim” M., age 86 of Dedham, passed away peacefully at home, on January 12, 2026, with his wife of 61 years, Ruth A. (Higginbotham) Loughran and children by his side. Born August 19, 1939, he was raised in Somerville. Jim attended St. Clement High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He…
Read MoreGladys Woller
Gladys Woller, age 101 of Winthrop, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mountville, Dryden Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Michael Harman. Organist: Lisa Uecker. Congregational Hymns:…
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